| Graduation Year | Class of 1936 |
| Date of Passing | Mar 19, 2012 |
| About | Aridean Hogan McClelland, age 93, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, March 19, 2012. She was born on October 2, 1918 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Fred Hogan and Louise Helms Hogan Bradford Morrison. She was raised on a small farm near Adamsville, Ohio by her aunt and uncle Lyman and Laura Hogan Bowden. After graduating from Lash High School in 1936 she married James White McClelland, owner of OK Coal and Trucking. During World War II she pumped gas and changed oil at the new business. In 1958 she began her life long dream of a college education by attending classes at the Ohio University branch. She graduated fifteen years later with a BA in Education. After completing her student teaching she never stepped into a classroom again. Aridean was a member of the Muskingum River Boating Association and was an avid supporter of Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the South Zanesville United Methodist Church and also attended Grace United Methodist Church. In 1990 she, with her children, founded Eaglesticks Golf Course which is located on the family farm. In her final days she was cared for and supported by her dear friends from the Lady Bug Club. She is survived by two sons, Richard H. (Joyceann) McClelland and Jack J. McClelland; one daughter, Gayla Kaye Lemmon; one sister-in-law, Marilynn Patton; one half-sister, Kay Hogan; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Aridean is also survived by too many friends to mention. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James White McClelland; one son, Joe Michael McClelland. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 5765 Gladstone Dr., White Cottage. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the funeral home. Rev. Joy French officiating. |
